Woman's Face covering is compulsory in Islam as per Quran

 Face covering is compulsory in Islam as per Quran

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The question of whether face covering (niqāb) is compulsory in Islam, specifically according to the Qur’an, is a matter of scholarly interpretation and not a matter of unanimous agreement. Here's a balanced explanation:

✅ What the Qur’an Says

There are two main verses commonly cited in this discussion:

1. Surah An-Nur (24:31):

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their private parts and not to show their adornment except that which [ordinarily] appears thereof...”
— Qur'an 24:31

  • This verse instructs women to cover their adornment (zinah) and to draw their khimār (head covering) over their chests.

  • Scholars agree this obliges women to cover the hair, neck, and chest, but they differ on whether the face is part of "ordinarily apparent" adornment.

2. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:59):

“O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments (jalābīb). That is more suitable that they will be recognized and not be abused...”
— Qur'an 33:59

  • This verse emphasizes modesty and distinction through outer garments.

  • Some scholars interpret this as requiring full-body covering, while others see it as encouraging general modesty, not necessarily covering the face.

🧠 Scholarly Interpretations

🔹 Face Covering is Mandatory

(View of some scholars from Hanbali and Shafi'i schools)

  • They argue that the face is part of beauty (zinah) and must be covered, especially if fitnah (temptation) is feared.

  • Supported by some Hadiths and practices of the wives of the Prophet ﷺ.

🔹 Face Covering is Recommended, Not Obligatory

(View of most Hanafi and Maliki scholars, and many modern scholars)

  • They say the Qur’an does not explicitly command face covering.

  • The "except what is apparent" in 24:31 is interpreted to include the face and hands.

  • They cite hadiths where women appeared unveiled in the Prophet's presence (e.g., during Hajj or trade).

📌 Summary:

ViewFace Covering Required?Basis
Majority of Classical Scholars (Hanafi, Maliki)No – it’s recommendedFace and hands are "ordinarily visible" (24:31)
Hanbali, some Shafi‘i scholarsYes – it’s obligatoryFace is part of adornment to be covered
Qur’an's Direct Ruling?No verse explicitly mandates niqabThe interpretation depends on the meaning of zinah and jalabib

🕌 Final Note:

The Qur’an mandates modest dress for both men and women but does not explicitly state that covering the face is obligatory. The niqab is considered obligatory by some scholars and recommended or optional by others, depending on context and interpretation

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